CHAT: Fighting the flu

This year's severe flu season has prompted Gov. Andrew Cuomo to declare a public health emergency for New York state.

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Posted Jan. 23, 2013 at 2:00 AM
Updated Jan 23, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Posted Jan. 23, 2013 at 2:00 AM
Updated Jan 23, 2013 at 11:40 AM

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This year's severe flu season has prompted Gov. Andrew Cuomo to declare a public health emergency for New York state.

Local hospitals have reported an increase in flu-related emergency-room visits.

And it's not over. Flu season generally peaks in January and February, but can linger through March.

Are you doing what you need to do to protect yourself and your family? How do you know if you have a bad cold or the flu? If you do get it, how do you know when it's OK to return to work or school? Is it too late for a flu shot?

To answer questions about the flu, the Times Herald-Record will hold an online chat from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday with two professionals from the Orange County Department of Health.

Taking your questions will be Ellen Parrinelli, supervising public health nurse; and Jackie Lawler, an epidemiologist with the Health Department.